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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 03, 1928
Page
4
A two ounce bottle of Moone's Emerald Oil offers fast relief from bunion inflammation and pain with a money back guarantee. The ad claims pain disappears in fifteen minutes after two or three applications and corns shrink with nightly use.
The Pioneers' Re Union committee moved the date from February 8 to February 10. Teachers held a successful whist drive netting 31 dollars and 10 cents for the school library. Mrs Thornberg won the ladies prize and Mr Sinkerson Swan won the gentlemen's prize. A post whist dance followed with music by Mrs Green. The United Church annual congregational meeting elected officers and welcomed Dr Wilson as visiting preacher. The Ladies' Aid reported a successful year and Mrs Street plans eye consultation in Vancouver. John Baikie and Tommy Piercy visited family. Harrison Piket and Graham brothers travelled to Courtenay. Early spring hints appear as frogs croak and flowers emerge.
A large gathering at the Upper School House last Saturday night honored the marriage of Mr Harvey Vose and Miss Connie Blakemore, a former Sayward teacher from Alberni. The Community Club held its 1928 annual meeting at the Hall with Daniel Davis president and W A Milne secretary treasurer.
The group aboard the last boat includes Messrs Henri Giroux Rene Giroux Wm Smith and Ed Munroe. Louis Proulx is preparing to start logging and has just contracted for his total output for the season.
Mr John Anderson has returned to Cowi chan Lake after two months away. Mrs Sprout remains ill with inflammatory rheumatism awaiting further treatment. Miss Florence Winger resigns as teacher. Miss Jessie McPherson of Courtenay will fill the vacancy. A Leap Year Dance at the Hall on Saturday drew a large crowd as the ladies performed well and Jack's Melody Boys entertained.
Mr. W. Ware of the Children’s Special Service Mission and the Scripture Union completed a five day mission at St George’s Church. Through picture and story the Bible was shared with children and youths. several signed the Union card and others handed in decision cards. He may return to Courtenay in summer with his tent for gospel outreach at the beach or a central site.
Union Bay Mrs C A Ingram of Stillwater visits her parents Mr and Mrs G Davis after a week with them Mrs C Kirkwood returns to Powell River from time with Mr and Mrs D Walker Dr Wilson of Vancouver stays with Rev and Mrs J Hobbins over the weekend Clarence Graham visits town J Dollar returns from Alaska business trip Mrs J Street of Denman Island visits on Saturday
The Ladies' Auxiliary of St. Joseph's Hospital hosted its annual ball last Thursday night at the Gaiety Theatre. Attendees traveled from across the district, enjoying fine decorations, excellent Canary Club Orchestra music, and well prepared refreshments, with a very good time reported by all.
Courtenay locals report J H Macintyre moving from the orchard to a new home by the tennis courts. John Sutton departs Tuesday on an Island tour for Elk Lodge duties. Gwen Smith hosts bridge night at her home. William Drost returns to Sandwich Monday. R T Cooper and Warren Cooper head to Vancouver for a brief business trip, returning Tuesday. Mrs W A W Hames returns home.
Vacant Crown lands may be pre empted by British subjects over 18 or aliens seeking British status, with five year occupancy and improvements required. Purchases and leases for agricultural uses are detailed with class rates and bulletins. Leases for grazing and industrial uses, and grazing districts administration are described. A social column notes numerous local events and visits in Nanaimo including charity teas, dances, hospital support, and town news.
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